What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Clinical Faculty Full-Time - Indiana/Kentucky position at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences?
Description
Full-Time | Nursing Education Leadership
State/Region Available: Indiana / Kentucky
Location: Clinical sites within your assigned state/region
Residency Required: Must live and be licensed in the states of either Indiana or Kentucky
Lead the Future of Nursing Education
At Joyce University, we believe nursing education should be rigorous, human-centered, and deeply connected to real-world care. Since 1979, we’ve prepared nurses who serve with skill, confidence, and compassion — and we do the same for the faculty who lead them.
We are proud to be recognized as one of Utah’s Best Companies to Work For, but what truly defines Joyce is our people. Here, leadership is shared, voices are valued, and growth is intentional. When you join Joyce, you’re not just filling a role — you’re shaping the future of healthcare across America.
About the Role
Joyce University is seeking a Lead Clinical Faculty member to serve as a state/region academic leader for clinical nursing education. This full-time leadership role blends clinical teaching, faculty mentorship, and operational oversight, ensuring exceptional clinical learning experiences for nursing students across the country.
Reporting to the Regional Assistant Dean of Nursing, you will oversee clinical education and supervise several part-time clinical faculty across your assigned state/s. You’ll be a visible leader in the clinical environment, a trusted mentor to faculty, and a collaborative partner to healthcare organizations — all while advancing student success and program quality.
This role is ideal for a nurse educator who wants greater influence, meaningful leadership, and the opportunity to elevate nursing education across an entire region.
Your Impact
Inspire Clinical Excellence
- Lead high-quality clinical learning experiences across all program semesters
- Teach and model best practices in assessment, clinical judgment, skills, medication administration, and student evaluation
- Maintain clinical teaching competencies and lead by example in the clinical setting
Develop & Empower Faculty
- Supervise, mentor, and support a diverse team of part-time clinical faculty
- Lead onboarding, coaching, performance evaluation, and professional growth
- Conduct clinical reviews and build individualized annual development plans
- Partner in hiring and faculty placement decisions each term
Champion Student Success
- Support student progression and address academic or behavioral concerns with care and accountability
- Ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation and evaluations
- Adapt instructional approaches to meet diverse learner needs
Strengthen Regional Partnerships
- Build lasting relationships with clinical sites
- Collaborate with academic leadership to secure, schedule, and optimize clinical placements
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and state and national regulatory requirements
- Monitor clinical quality and continuously elevate the student and faculty experience
Shape the Future
- Contribute to curriculum integrity and continuous program improvement
- Support accreditation, data reporting, and academic initiatives
- Participate in faculty development, leadership meetings, and university-wide efforts
Why Joyce University
We invest in leaders who invest in others. At Joyce, you’ll find a supportive culture, purposeful work, and benefits designed to help you thrive:
- Generous self-directed PTO
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Fully paid short-term disability
- Long-term disability coverage
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- Continuing education assistance
Your success strengthens our students — and the healthcare communities they serve.
Requirements
What You Bring
You are a clinically strong, people-centered nurse educator who leads with integrity and vision. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate with clarity and empathy, and are motivated by developing both students and faculty. You bring:
- Collegial and inclusive academic leadership
- A commitment to lifelong learning
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Sound judgment and emotional intelligence
- A service-oriented mindset grounded in excellence
Required:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Master’s degree in Nursing
- 5 years of nursing clinical experience
- 2–3 years of teaching experience (academic or clinical)
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
Preferred:
- Doctorate in Nursing or related field
Role Details
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Travel: Up to 75% across your assigned area
- Location: Clinical sites within Indiana and/or Kentucky
Joyce University is committed to building an inclusive, equitable academic community. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
Salary : $94,000 - $107,000